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This healthy strawberry smoothie is proof that simple ingredients can still feel satisfying. Juicy strawberries and cherries bring natural sweetness, while cashew milk and raw cashews create a rich, creamy texture without dairy. It’s balanced, refreshing, and easy to digest—making it a great option for breakfast, a light lunch, or an afternoon reset.
I’ve been making smoothies for 13 years now—it’s the easiest ways to get fruits and vegetables into my body. I can pack in so many healthy ingredients (superfoods, leafy green vegetables and low-sugar fruits) and happily sip it down because I’ve learned the proper way to balance it.
Ingredients You’ll Need
- Strawberries (fresh or frozen): The star of the smoothie. Strawberries add bright flavor, natural sweetness, and vitamin C. Frozen strawberries will make the smoothie thicker, while fresh keep it lighter. You can also make my strawberry watermelon smoothie and my strawberry banana smoothie with any extras!
- Frozen cherries: Cherries deepen the flavor and add subtle sweetness without overpowering the strawberries. They also give the smoothie a beautiful color.
- Cashew milk: Mild, creamy, and naturally dairy-free. Cashew milk blends smoothly and lets the fruit flavors shine. You can swap with any non-dairy milk of your choice.
- Raw cashews: These add healthy fats and help create that creamy, satisfying texture. A small amount goes a long way.
- Collagen peptides: An easy way to add protein without changing the flavor. You can leave this out or swap in your favorite protein powder or yogurt.
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How to Make a Strawberry Smoothie Video
Follow along in my video demo to see the simple blending order that creates the creamiest smoothie. Start with the liquid on the bottom to help everything puree smoothly, then add ingredients from soft to firm. It’s an easy method that helps your blender work more efficiently every time.
Recipe Tips
Now that you’ve watch me make it, I’m sure you’re ready to go for it. Here’s a few tips to help you make this smoothie on your own:
- No high-speed blender? Soak the raw cashews in warm water for 10 minutes before blending.
- For a thicker smoothie: Use frozen strawberries and frozen cherries. You can also add 1/4 cup frozen cauliflower to bulk it up without adding additional fruit (I do this all the time).
- For a lighter texture: Use fresh strawberries and add a splash more cashew milk.
- Layer it right: I recommend adding ingredients to your blender in the order of my recipes to help blend everything nicely. Get more of my go-to blending tips in my how to make a smoothie guide.
Ingredient Variations
This strawberry smoothie is a great reminder that balance matters—natural sweetness, healthy fats, and just enough protein to help you feel nourished and satisfied.
- Switch the milk: Almond milk or oat milk work well if you don’t have cashew milk.
- Make it vegan: Skip the collagen and use a plant-based protein powder.
- Boost the fiber: Add 1 tablespoon chia seeds or ground flaxseed.
- Add leafy green vegetables: Blend in 1 cup fresh spinach for extra nutrients without changing the flavor.
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Healthy Strawberry Smoothie (creamy + balanced)
Ingredients
- 1 cup strawberries fresh or frozen
- ½ cup cherries frozen
- 1 cup cashew milk
- 2 tablespoon raw cashews
- 1 serving collagen peptides
Instructions
- Blend all ingredients until smooth
- Pour into a glass and enjoy!
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Notes
- Cashews are used for creaminess, yet can be subbed with oats and oat milk, or almonds and almond milk
- Use at least one frozen fruit for a refreshingly cool smoothie.
- To up the fiber content + help your body break down the natural fruit sugar in this recipe, add up to 1 cup of spinach or 1/2 cup frozen cauliflower to the smoothie.
I really love this challenge it has actually gave me some energy and I’m starting to feel the difference already so I have decided to save up an get a blender an I’m definitely going to keep these amazing recipes in my daily routine thanks
Another favorite.
Another dessert smoothie-this reminds me of a strawberry milkshake. lovely-2 mouthfuls, put the rest into the vitamix and a little water and lots of mixed greens-then a hearty smoothie I always need.
Nice combination of flavors–liked the cherry and frozen cauliflower with the strawberry.
A little too strong on the cherries for my liking. Otherwise perfect!
Super delicious. I couldn’t help myself and added kale 🙂
Perfectly cool, creamy, and not too sweet. Very satisfying after 16 hour intermittent fast.
Another delicious smoothie!
I chose to use coconut milk for the cashew milk. This is what I had on hand. I like your recommendation of using the tart cherries, I will be using them more often after your challenge. I also added a scoop of protein, I needed it for all my chores today!
Thank you and Happy Monday!
Really liked this one!
Totally the Bomb! I add a scoop of vanilla protein
I had a little trouble finding the cashew milk. Using regular milk may reduce the nutritional value but it is still a good option. I love all of the ingredients and combined they are great.
Pink! Who doesn’t love a pink, summery smoothie and it was delish!
The cashews and cashew milk provide another level of flavor.
I’m really enjoying this one! Added in 1/4 cauliflower and Smoothie Protein Powder making this a meal replacement. Thank you!
Another HIT recipe! Delicious and nutritious.
I have to say that this is one of the best smoothies so far! I made 2 1/2 times the recipe, threw in a small handful of organic baby kale because kale, had about 1/4 cup of cashews, maybe a little less, used a mix of banana milk, a bit of coconut milk & some oat milk instead of almond milk because of the oxalates in almonds. Really really delicious! No comments from son & grandson yet…
This is my another one I love ❤️, so smooth, sweet just enough, it hit the spot. Loving it
I couldn’t find cashew milk so I used almond milk and almonds. Loved the flavor.
Love this one! I accidentally went a little heavy handed on the cashews but it worked out because it actually reminded me of PB&J. Very yummy. I’ll be making this one regularly!
I used mango instead of strawberries. It was good.
Yummy and refreshing. Loved the cheerful color. Added some spinach and protein powder to make it a meal replacement. Would make this again!
Fun strawberry smoothie that is really good with the suggested cauliflower.